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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Japan Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
4Th Floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent
Phone: +267-391-4456
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 hours, 29 minutes |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 day, 3 hours |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 days, 3 hours |
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Public Holiday (October) | Thursday, October 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 3 weeks |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Botswana?
The Japanese representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Respect for the Aged Day (JP) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (8 hours, 30 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs Botswana
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
15:30PMSunday, September 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
22:30PMSunday, September 20, 2026